WARNING   WARNING:  Do not exceed the lowest rating capacity for your vehicle or trailer hitch. Overloading your vehicle or trailer hitch can impair your vehicle stability and handling. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not cut, drill, weld or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying the trailer hitch could reduce the hitch rating.

Do not disassemble or repair the tow ball arm.
Detaching the Tow Ball Arm
WARNING   WARNING:  Always place the tow ball arm in a secure location in your vehicle so it does not become a projectile in a crash. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

You must detach the tow ball arm when not in use. Securely stow the tow ball arm in the luggage compartment.
Never unlock or detach the tow ball arm with a trailer attached.
Do not use any tools to detach the tow ball arm.
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  1. Remove the protective cap.
  1. Insert the key and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the handwheel.
  1. Hold the tow ball arm. Push the handwheel inward and turn it clockwise.
Note:   The mark on the handwheel turns from green to red.
  1. Release the handwheel.
  1. Pull the tow ball arm downward to remove it.
  1. Turn the trailer wiring connection socket upward through 90 degrees until it engages in the end position.
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  1. Insert the blanking plug.
Attaching the Tow Ball Arm
Do not use any tools to attach the tow ball arm.
Note:   You can only attach the tow ball arm if it is unlocked, with the mark on the handwheel red. If the mark on the handwheel is amber, push the handwheel in and turn 180 degrees clockwise to unlock.
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  1. Remove the blanking plug.
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  1. Fully insert the tow ball arm until it engages. Do not hold the handwheel.
Note:   The mark on the handwheel turns from red to green.
  1. Remove the protective cap.
  1. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to lock the handwheel.
  1. Fit the protective cap. Fully push it back over the lock.
  1. Turn the trailer wiring connection socket downward through 90 degrees until it engages in the end position.
Tow Ball Arm Safety Checks
After you attach the tow ball arm, check the following:
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  1. The mark on the handwheel is green.
  1. You have locked the handwheel.
  1. You have removed the key.
Do not use the tow ball arm if any of these cannot be met. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Tow Ball Arm Guidelines
  • Replacement keys are available. We recommend that you record the key number on the lock cylinder.
  • The tow ball arm mechanism is maintenance free. Do not grease or oil the mechanism.
  • Remove the trailer wiring plug from the trailer wiring connection socket when not in use. Failure to do so may result in corrosion of the trailer wiring connection socket. Regularly clean the trailer wiring connection socket and make sure the socket cover is fully closed.
  • If you use a high pressure water jet to clean your vehicle, disconnect the trailer wiring plug. Do not aim the water jet directly at the trailer wiring connection socket. We recommend that you detach the tow ball arm before washing your vehicle.

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